President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

In announcing their decision, the committee cited Mr. Obama's outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation.

A White House official said the President feels "humbled" by the honor.

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